The guys were in excellent spirits when I spoke with them this evening – lots of laughing and joking. David sent me this photo of Bill, who had fashioned a pair of mittens/arm warmers for the chilly weather in Glacier National Park.
They’ve started speaking in “Bear Grylls-isms,” for those of you who are familiar with the show “Man vs. Wild.” They decided they needed “fashion” something for their ride through “Glass’-ee-er.” (This will make more sense if you’ve heard Bear’s English pronunciations of certain words)
They’ve started speaking in “Bear Grylls-isms,” for those of you who are familiar with the show “Man vs. Wild.” They decided they needed “fashion” something for their ride through “Glass’-ee-er.” (This will make more sense if you’ve heard Bear’s English pronunciations of certain words)
They made the 74-mile trip from Libby, MT to Eureka, MT today. Tomorrow, they'll pedal about 85 miles to West Glacier, a town just on the edge of Glacier National Park. The following day, they'll be conquering what David called "the climb that ate New York" - also known as Logan Pass. This 6,600 peak is on a narrow, winding path called Going to the Sun Road.
They told me about Bill’s “luxury” purchase – a wind breaker from a sporting goods store in Libby. If you know Bill (the minimalist), you’ll understand why this was a splurge.
They raved about last night’s dinner at a little family diner. They said the food and the service were excellent. David said he was trying to decide between meatloaf and steak, and their waitress said, “Definitely the steak.” When he chose an 8-oz ribeye, she said, “I think what you really want is the 12-oz house sirloin.” He was thrilled she had recommended it – he said it was one of the best steaks he’d ever had. Then, of course, you must bear in mind that they’ve been biking all day and would probably eat slugs. :) (Good protein, per Bear Grylls) There was a salad bar, which they were excited about. They each ate their fill at this darling little mom ‘n’ pop family restaurant for about $13 each.
Before they left the restaurant, David was on the phone making hotel reservations for a future night when he heard Bill say, “Uh-oh, that’s not good…” Bill had somehow managed to drop his cell phone in a small space behind the back of the booth and the wall. He tried getting at it with a butter knife, but to no avail. They both laughed as they related that the nice people at the family restaurant practically had to demolish part of the booth to get the phone out!
To be honest, I can’t tell who’s who in some of these pictures that aren't close up. Their “no shaving” rule is starting to make me wonder if I’ll recognize my husband "the mountain man" when they return!
They told me about Bill’s “luxury” purchase – a wind breaker from a sporting goods store in Libby. If you know Bill (the minimalist), you’ll understand why this was a splurge.
They raved about last night’s dinner at a little family diner. They said the food and the service were excellent. David said he was trying to decide between meatloaf and steak, and their waitress said, “Definitely the steak.” When he chose an 8-oz ribeye, she said, “I think what you really want is the 12-oz house sirloin.” He was thrilled she had recommended it – he said it was one of the best steaks he’d ever had. Then, of course, you must bear in mind that they’ve been biking all day and would probably eat slugs. :) (Good protein, per Bear Grylls) There was a salad bar, which they were excited about. They each ate their fill at this darling little mom ‘n’ pop family restaurant for about $13 each.
Before they left the restaurant, David was on the phone making hotel reservations for a future night when he heard Bill say, “Uh-oh, that’s not good…” Bill had somehow managed to drop his cell phone in a small space behind the back of the booth and the wall. He tried getting at it with a butter knife, but to no avail. They both laughed as they related that the nice people at the family restaurant practically had to demolish part of the booth to get the phone out!
To be honest, I can’t tell who’s who in some of these pictures that aren't close up. Their “no shaving” rule is starting to make me wonder if I’ll recognize my husband "the mountain man" when they return!
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